2020-051 - Amendments to Section 7-18 of Article II Building Code Chapter 7 - Buildings and Building Regulations - Revise the Local Amendment sot the 2015 International Building Code and the 2015 International Residential CodeORDINANCE NO. 2020-051
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING SECTION 7-18 OF ARTICLE II, BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER 7,
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS TO REVISE THE LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO
THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris has previously adopted the 2015 International Building
Code, the 2015 International Existing Building Code, the 2015 International Residential
Code, and the 2014 National Electrical Code by Ordinance 2017-026; and
WHEREAS, in said Ordinance 2017-026 the City adopted local amendments to said
codes; and
WHEREAS, city staff appointed a committee of local builders, developers, engineers,
and tradesmen (the "Building Review Committee") to review said local amendments to help
determine which of said amendments as they have been applied in practice are appropriate
for the City of Paris and which amendments are not; and
WHEREAS, said committee and staff have made recommendations to revise and
amend the local amendments to the 2015 International Building Code and the 2015
International Residential Code; and
WHEREAS, the Building Review Committee hereby recommends that the 2015
International Building Code, the 2015 International Existing Building Code, the 2015
International Residential Code and the 2014 National Electrical Code as the best uniform
building and electrical codes to provide uniform guidelines and regulations for all property,
buildings and structures by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and
other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and
fit for occupation and use and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human
occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the City of Paris, Texas, and that
it is in the best interest of the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Paris, Texas to
revise the local amendments recommended by the committee; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of Paris and
its citizens to amend the local amendments to the 2015 International Building Code, 2015
International Existing Building Code, and the 2015 International Residential Code as set
forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are. hereby in
all things approved.
Section 2. That Article II, Section 7-18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris
shall be and is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
"Sec. 7-18. Same -Amendments.
The codes adopted by Section 7-16 are hereby amended as set out in this section.
The 2015 International Building Code, the 2015 International Existing Building Code
and the 2015 International Residential Building Codes shall be amended as follows -
Sections 113.4 Violation penalties, shall be amended to read as follows:
A person who shall violate a provision of this Code or who fails to comply
herewith or with any of the requirements hereof, or who shall erect, construct,
alter or repair, or who has erected, constructed, altered or repaired a building
or structure in violation of a detailed statement or plan submitted and
approved hereunder, or of a permit or certificate issued hereunder, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not to
exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), and each and every day's
continuance of any violation of the provisions of this Code shall constitute and
be deemed a separate offense.
The 2015 International Building Code shall be amended as set forth in Exhibit A
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
The 2015 International Existing Building Code shall be amended as set forth in
Exhibit B which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth
herein.
The 2015 International Residential Code shall be amended as set forth in Exhibit.C,
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
The 2014 National Electrical Code shall be amended as set forth in Exhibit D, which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the
ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the
enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending
under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any
penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section
or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance.
Section 5. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this
ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or
partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the
validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 6. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty
of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with
provisions of Sec. 1-6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and
every day's continuance of any violation of the above -enumerated sections shall constitute
and be deemed a separate offense.
Section 7. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 12th day of October, 2020.
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AL,ROVED AS TO FORM:
Ste anie H. Harris, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A:
Amendments to the
2015 International Building Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2015 International Building Code are hereby
amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IBC. Underlined_ type is text inserted.') Lined through
type is deleted text from 113
Section 101.4, Referenced codes, shall be amended to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and referenced
elsewhere in this code, When s ecificall;adooted, shall be considered part of the requirements of this
code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Wheneveramendmentshave been adoicted to the
referencedcodesand standards each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to
reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the Electrical Code shall mean the
Electrical Code as ado,cted.
Section 101.4, Referenced codes, shall be amended to add Section 101.4.8, Electrical, to read as
follows:
101.4.8 Electrical. The )royisions of the Electrical Code shall a I to the installation of electrical
ss emsj mcludino alterations re airs, replacement e¢ uimgent,mapnliances fixtures fittings and
aDDurtenances thereto.
Section 103, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY, and 103. 1, Creation of enforcement agency,
shall be amended to read as follows:
DEPARTIIACAIT CDD BUILDING DING SAFETv ENGINEERING, PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TX
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Department of Building Safety BUILDING DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TX is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
building official.
Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, under sub -title entitled "Building," delete items 1, 2, 10
and 11 and re -number as follows:
Building:
shedsplayheuses and simila
usesn vide') the floor e e doesnot exceed17f1 crvi sere feet !1 1 m�1 ,
7 Fences not over 7 feet !1829 mm\ high T
8- 1. (Unchanged)
4. 2. (Unchanged)
3. (Unchanged)
6- 4. (Unchanged)
5. (Unchanged)
8-. 6. (Unchanged)
9- 7. (Unchanged)
44-. 8. (Unchanged)
4-2-. 9. (Unchanged)
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10. (Unchanged)
Section 109, FEES, shall be amended by adding Section 109.7, Re -inspection fee, to read as
follows:
109.7 Re -ins section fee. A fee as established b ccouncil resolution may be charged when:,
1. The inspection called for is ready when the inspector arrives
2. No buildin�addresswwornermit card is clearly oersted
3. City apfaroved tans are not on the uob site available totheinsr:ector,
4. The buildingiswwlocked or work otherwise not availableforinsertion when called,
S�Thejo,bwwsite is red -tagged twice for the same item-,
6. The ori incl red tag has been removed from the job site.
7. Failure to maintain erosion control trash control or tree protection.,
,,Any re -inspection fees assessed shall be l aid before any more inspections aremade onthatjob site.
Section 109, FEES, shall be amended to add Section 109.8, Work without a permit; Section 109.8.1,
Investigation; Section 109.8.2, Fee; and 109.9, Unauthorized cover up fee; to read as follows:
109.8 Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is re uired by this code has been
commenced without first obtainln,araermit a s ecial investigation shall be made before a permit may
be issued for such work.
109.8.2 Fee. Anminvesti ation fee in addition to the permit feet shall collected whether or not a permit
is subseouently issued.µµ The investigation fee shall be a ual toITtheITITamount of the permit fee repuired,
bb this ormthe wwcity +wfee schedule as applicable. The ayment ofITsuch investigation fee shall not
exempt the applicant from compliancewwwith all other provisions of either this code orthetechnical codes
nor from penalty prescribe I bj law.
109.9 Unauthorized cover u fee. An work concealed without first obtainin the re uired ins ection in
violation of Section 110 shall be assessed a feeasestablished by the city fee schedule.m
Section 110.3.5, Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection, shall be amended to
delete the exception as follows:
Exception w Gypsum beaFd ai9d gypsum panel prodWtS that aFe not part of a fim resi-StapGe F;ate
assembP
Section 202, DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to amend the definition of AMBULATORY CARE
FACILITY to read as follows:
AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical, surgical,
psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis to individuals who are rendered incapable
of self-preservation by the services provided. This rgg2mgy include but not be limited mmto_the following
- Dial sinters
- Sedation dentistry
-_Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
-Ps chiatric centers
Section 202, DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to amend the definition of ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITIES to read as follows:
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour basis, who
because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which
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provides personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation
without physical assistance from staff.
Section 202, DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to amend the definition of ATRIUM to read as
follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting twe three or more stories... {Balance remains unchanged)
Section 202, DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to add the definition of REPAIR GARAGE to read as
follows:
REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing motor vehicles.
This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification and servicing of motor
vehicles for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part
replacement and other such minor repairs.
Section 202, DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to amend the definition of SPECIAL INSPECTOR to
read as follows:
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved agency who shall prove
to the satisfaction_ of the registered desigwn . rofessional in resconslble charge and approved by the Building
Official as having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special
inspection.
Section 202, DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to amend the definition of HIGH-RISE BUILDING to
read as follows:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 7-5 55 feet ( 22 860 mm) 16 764 mm
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Section 303.9.3, Associated with Group E Occupancies, shall be amended to read as follows:
303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is
associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy.- Except when applying the
assembly requirements of Chapter 10 and 11.
Section 304. 1, Business Group B, shall be amended to add the following to the list of
occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
Section 307.1.9, Uses other than Group H, shall be amended by amended subsection 4 to read as
follows:
4. Cleaning establishments that utilize combustible liquid solvents having a flash point of 140°F (60°C) or
higher in closed systems employing equipment listed by and approved testing agency, provided that this
occupancy is separated from all other areas of the building by 1 -hour fire barriers constructed in
accordance with Section 707 or 1 -hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711
or both. See also IFCmCha ter 21 Dry Cleaning _Plant provisions;
Section 403. 1, Applicability, shall be amended by amending Exception 3 to read as follows:
3. The 9p air portion of a building containing a Group A-5 occupancy in accordance with Section
303.6.
Section 403.3, Automatic Sprinkler System, shall be amended to delete Item 2 of the Exception..
Section 403.3.2, Water supply to required fire pumps, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In buildings that are more than 428120feet (36.5 mi
in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to no fewer than two water mains
located in different streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the
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water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the
pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
Exception: Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provided the main is valved
such that an interruption can be isolated so that the water supply will continue without interruption
through no fewer than one of the connections.
Section 404.5, Smoke control, shall be amended by deleting the Exception.
Section 406.3.5.1 Carport separation, shall be amended to read as follows:
406.3.5.1 Carport separation. A separation is not required between a Group R-3 and U carport, provided
the carport is entirely open on two or more sides and there are not enclosed areas above. A fire
§pparaation_is not, recui ed between a Group R-2 and U car ort provided that the car ort is entirely open
on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least 10 feet 3048 rn
Section 506.3.2, Minimum frontage distance, to add Section 506.3.2.1, Open space limits, to read
as follows:
506.3.2.1 Open Space Limits. Such open space shall be either on the same lot or dedicated for public
use and shall be accessed from a street or approved fire lane. I_n order to be considered as accessible, if
not in direct contact with a street or fire lane a minimum 10-footmwide nathwa meeting fire department
access from the street or approved fire lane shall be provided.
Section 712.1.9, Two-story openings, shall be amended to amend item 4 to read as follows:
4. Is not open to a corridor in Group I and R H occupancies.
Section 901.6.1, Automatic sprinkler systems, shall be amended to add Section 901.6.1.1,
Standpipe testing, to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Stand ipe testin . Buildin owners/mana ers must maintain and test stand i e s stems as„ger
NFPA 25_reguirements The following, additional requirements shall be applied to thewtestina that is reguired
every 5 years:
1. The piping between the ,Fire Department Connection_(FDC) and the standpipe shall be backflushed
when foreign material is resent, and also hydrostaticallyr tested for all FDC's on an ty�r e of stand i e,
system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be conducted in accordance with__NFP,A 25 requirements for
the different types of standpipe systems.
2. For any manual W'dry or wet) standpi °e s stem not having an automatic_ water supply capable of
flowin water through the stand i e the tester shall connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable
gwumpinq system as approved by the fire code officiaL to each FDC and flow water through the
standpipe system to the roof outlet toITvenfy that each inlet connection functions pEoperhv,; Confirm that
there are no oxen hose. aly@§ priorwto introducing water into a dr stand Ike. There is no required
pressure criteria at the outlet. Verify that checkwwvalves function properly and that there are no closed
control valves on the system..
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3. AnyIT rp essure relief, reducinc or control valves shall be testedmminmmaccordance with the re iuirements
of NFPA 25. All hose valves shall be exercised.
4. If the FDC is not mmalread,provided with approved caps, the contractor shall installsuchcasa�for all
FDC's as reauired by the fire code official
5. Upon successful completion of stand pip test�place a blue tags as per Texas Administrative Code,
Fiwre.Sorinkler Rules for Inspection, Test and Ma mtenance_Service HTM) Tag)at the bottom of each
standpi a riser in the building. The tag shall be check -marked as "Fifth Year' for Type of ITM, and
the note on the back of the tac shall read "5 Year Standpipe Test” at a minimum.,
6.The procedures re uiredITITbw Texas Administrative Code Fire S rinkler Rules with re ash rd to Yellow
Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the testing includin the required notification
of the local Authority Havingjq[[gdiction (fire code official) shall be followed.
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7. Additionally records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractorjf agile.
as required by,ITthe State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25,
8. Standpi &jiystem tests where water will be flowedexternal to the buildin shall not be conducted
durin,g.freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected ni ht time freezin_gmconditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for req uestsmtow_remove existing fire hose from Class 11andIII standoip
-y �_ _ _ ig ,, ment. All standpipe
systems where em �lo� ees are not trained in the utilization of this firefi htln e,; ui
hosevalvesmust remain inlags ce and be orovidedwwwith an aoproved ca and chain when_anoroval is
given to remove hose by the fire code official.
Section 903.9.1, Alternative protection, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with
Section 904 shall be permitted instead -9 in addition to automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by
the applicable standard and oras approved by the fire code official.
Section 903.2, Where required, shall be amended to read as follows:
{[F] 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be
provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12. Autowmatic Sprinklers shall not
be installed win_elevator machine rooms elevatormmachine spaces and elevator hoistways_ other than p#§
where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt tripmmrecuuirements under any circumstances.µ Storage
shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room. Si na a shall be provided at the entry doors to the
elevator machine room indicating "ELEVATOR MACHINERY – NO STORAGE ALLOWED."
-[F]Section 903.2, Where required, shall be amended to delete the exception.
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Section 903.2.11, Specific building areas and hazards, shall be amended by amending 903.2.11.3,
Buildings 55 feet or more in height, and by adding Section 903.2.11.7, High -piled combustible storage, and
903.2.11.8, Spray booths and rooms, and 903.2.11.9, Buildings over 6,000 sq. ft., to read as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 56 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
with an ,,,...��pant lead „f 30 „r me Fe �.....t
throughout buildings that have one or more stories �••other than
than
)en�thouses_in compliance with Section 1510 ,ofITthe ITInternational Buildini Code located 55 35 feet (�4
10 668 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished
floor.
Exceptions:
4—Open parking structures in cpm °:li iance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code,
having no otheroccupanciesabove the subiect caraoe.
2. Occupancies in Group F-2.
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Stora e. Foran buildin with a clear hei ht exceeding 12feet (4572
mm) IT see Cha iter 32 of the IFC to determine if those ,provisions apI L
903.2.11.8 S ra Booths and Rooms. New tw��¢lim c�ra booths and s�ra inc rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic wwfire-extin uishin s stern.
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Section 903.3.1.1.1, Exempt locations, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. W
hen _aroved bv the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall not
be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved
automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible
particles of combustion. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from a room merely because it is damp, of fire -
resistance -rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the
contents, when approved by the code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms under the direct control of a ublic utility, separated from the
remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire -
resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
5. Fire so^^^e aGGess Elevator machine rooms, and machinery spaces, and hoistways other than
its where such sprinklers would not necessitate §bgjntjrjprea,uirements under anv circumstances.
6. {Delete.}
Section 903.3.1.2, NFPA 13R sprinkler systems, shall be amended to add Section 903.3.1.2.3, Attics
and attached garages, to read as follows:
[F] Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attics and attached ara es. S rinkler rotection is re wired in attics aces of
such wbuildings two or more stories in height in accordance withIT NFPA 13 and or NFPA 13R requirements,
andmmattached ara es.
Section 903.3.1.3, NFPA 13D sprinkler systems, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family
dwellings; Group R-3; Group R-4 Condition 1 and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout
in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
Section 903.3.1, Standards, shall be amended to add Section 903.3.1.4, Freeze protection, to read
as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.4 Freeze Drotection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire s , rinkler s stems shall be
in accordance, with the requirements of the.aoolicable referenced NFPA standard and this ITsection.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Onl dr - i e reaction.. or listed antifreeze automatic fires rinkler s stems
shall be allowed to protect attics pokes.
Exon, WgL ipe fire sprinkler systems„shall be allowed to _protect non -ventilated attic
spaces here:
1. The attic.sorinklers are sgpp lied_by a separate floor control -valve assembly tto
allow ease of drainin the attic system without impairinrt srarnklers throughoutthe
rest of the buildino,Y_and
2. Adeguateheat shall be providedITfor freeze protection.as p r the a Acable,
referenced NFPA standard and
3. The attic space is a part of the buildings thermal or heat, envelos suchITthat
insulation is orovided at the -roof deck, rather than at thew_ceilinr level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall onl be allowed where a roved b
the fire code official for small sections of largediameterwater-filled_iie.
Section 903.3.5, Water supplies, shall be amended to read as follows:
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Section 903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this
section and the standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected
against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the International Plumbing Code.
For connections to public waterworks systems, the water supply test used for design of fire protection
systems shall be adjusted to account for seasonal and daily pressure fluctuations based on information
from the water supply authority and as approved by the fire code official.
[F] Water supply asrequiredITITITforwwwwsuch s stems shall be rovided in conformance with the _suoa
requirements of the respective standards: however, ever ITwater-based fire protection s ptem shall be
designed with a 10 psi safety factor. Reference Section 507.4 for additionalw_desinn requirements.
Section 903.4, Sprinkler systems supervision and alarms shall be amended to add a second
paragraph after the Exceptions to read as follows:
[F] Srrinklerwand standpipe system water-flowdetectorsshall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler
system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves
inthesprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose µconnection valves shall be
electncallywsupervised to initiate a supervisorY.§1nnalwat_the central station upon tamperlM
Section 903.4.2, Alarms, shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 903.4.2. Alarms. An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an
approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm
devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice
size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler
system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
F T uiq red o„q.ltp exterior of the building shal�a weatherproof horn/strobenotificatio,n
._ e alarm device re
araoliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe ratina, installed as close as_practicable to the fire_ department
connection.
Section 905.2, Installation standard, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and
NFPA 14. Manual dfy,_stand i e s stems shall be su ervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum
of 40 psig air pressure withITg high/low alarm.
Section 905.3, Required installations, shall be amended by adding Section 905.3.9, Buildings
exceeding 10,000 sq. ft., and exceptions to read as follows:
[F] 905.3.9 Buildin s exceedin 10.000 s . ft. In buildin s exceeding 10 000 s uare feet in area Der story
and where any portion of the building s interior area is more than 200 fe@L60960 mm) of travel verticalhy
and horizontally, from the nearest r oint of fireITdepertment vehicle access ClassITI automatic wet or manual
wet standTri�es_shall be provided..,
Exceptions:_,
1. Automatic -dry and semi-automatic dFY standpipes are allowed as provided for in NFPA 14.
2. R-2 occupancies of four stories or less in hei ht havin no interior corridors.
Section 905.4, Location of Class I standpipe hose connections, shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 905.4, Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections
shall be provided in all of the following locations:
[F] 1. In every required interieFexit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above
and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate landing between
stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from an interior exit
stairway hose connection by a 30 -foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet
(30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.
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3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an +eteKiGf exit
stairway hose connection by a a 30 -foot (9144 mm) hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100
feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit
passageway to other areas of the building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and adjacent to each
entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall. In open mall buildings, adjacent to
each public entrance to the mall at the perimeter line and adjacent to each entrance from an exit
passageway or exit corridor to the mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 -percent slope),
each standpipe shall bq..provided with a two-way a -hose connection Ghall be located to serve the
roof or at the highest landing of an interie exit stairway with stair access to the roof provided in
accordance with Section 1011.12.
6. Where the most remote portion of a non-sprinklered flor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720
mm) from a hose connection or the most remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than
200 feet (60 960 mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that
additional hose connections be provided in approved locations.
7. When_re uiq red by this Chapter standpipe connections shall ,bewplaced ad'acenL t to all required exits
to the structure and at two hundred feet'2i 00) intervalsµ alon � ma'or corridors thereafter, or as
otherwise a roved bv the fire code official.
Section 905.9, Valve supervision, shall be amended to add a second paragraph after the Exceptions
to read as follows:
[F] Sprinkler and standpipes stem water -flow detectors shall_ be orovided for each floor tac to the s rinkler
s sty em and shall_cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves
in the sprinkler and standpipe systems ,except for fire de artment µwhose connection valves shall be
electncallysupervised to initiate a supITerviso sional at the central IT,station wwuoon tampering.
Section 907.1, General, shall be amended to add Section 907.1.4, Design standards, to read as
follows:
[F] 907.1.4 Desi n standards. Where a new fire alarm s stem is installed the devices shall be
addressable.mm Fire alarm systems utilizing,.M a than 20 smoke detectors µshall have analog initiatim
devices.
Section 907.2.1, Group A, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in
accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies ,.Fe the having an occupant
load due to the assembly „,,,,.y ,s of 300 or more mm_µµ �_
_ ar�ersons or more than 100 persons above or below
the lowest level of exit discharge. Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance
with Section 707.3.10 of the International Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the
purposes of applying this section. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall
be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant
notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
Activation of fire alarm notification a pliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means_of ecress with light of not lessthan1 foot-candle 111 luK pt the
walking surface level,, and
2. -Sto conflicting or confusing„sounds and visual distractions„.
Section 907.2.3, Group E, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an
emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed
in accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic
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sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the
building fire alarm system. An ar1proved smoke detection system shall be installed in Group E day care
occu ancies. Unless seoarated by a minimum of 100' o en space,, all buildings, whetheraortable buildings
or the main mLq,i,[ ing.will be considered one building for alarm occupant., load consideration and
interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies with an occupant load of
50 or less.
1.1. Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children mai use interconnected,
single station detectors in all habitable rooms. For care of more than five children 2 1/2
or less years of agesee_Section 907.2.6.1
{No change to Exceptions 2-4.1
Section 907.2.13, High Rise Buildings, Exception 3 shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 907.1.13 High Rise Buildings. ...
Exceptions:
[F] 3. Open air paortions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of
the International Building Code; however, this pxgpStio,n does not.gippiy to accessory uses including„
but not limited to slog boxes restaurants and similarly, enclosed areas.
..._.__________ _ _____________
Section 907.4.2, Manual fire alarm boxes, shall be amended by adding Section 907.4.2.7, Type, to
read as follows:
[F] 907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices,shall be an approved double action type.
Section 907.6.1, Wiring, shall be amended to add Section 907.6.1.1, Wiring installation, to read as
follows:
[F] 907.6.1.1 Wirin installation. All fire alarm s' stems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure
of anysinglemminitiating wdevice or single open in an initiatingcircuit conductor willµ not interfere with the normal
oq�eration of_other such devices. All signaling line circuits SLC" shall be install.e.0-in such a way that a single
open will not interfere _with the operation of an addressable devices tClass A�,_u0utcoing and return SLC
conductors shallbewinstalled in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements_ for Class A circuits and shall have
a minimum of four feet se aration horizontal and one foot vertical between supe and „return_wcircuit
conductors. The initiating device circuitm(lITDCIfrom,awws nalin�, line circuit interface device ma be wired
Class B rovided the distance from theIT interface device to theinitiatingdevice is ten feet or less.
Section 907.6.3, Initiating device identification, shall be amended by deleting all four Exceptions.
Section 907.6.6, Monitoring, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the International Fire Code shall
be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72. See 907.6.3 for the re u�d.
information transmitted to the supervisingstation.
Exception: {The Exception remains unchanged.}
Section 909, SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS, shall be amended to add Section 909.22, Stairway or
ramp pressurization alternative, to read as follows:
[F] 909.22 Stairwa or ram ressurization alternative. Where the buildin is a uipped throughout with
anautomatics rinkler s stem in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the stair oressurization_alternative
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is chosen for compliance withIT Buildina Code re uirements for a smokecroof enclosure,ITITITinterior_ exit
stairways or ramps shall be pressurized towwa..minimum of 0.10 inches of water (25 Pa) and a maximum of
0.35 inches of water 87 Pa in the shaft relative to the building measured with all interior exit stairway and
rams) doors closed under maxim um_antici ated conditions of stack effect and wind effect. Such systems
shall comply with Section _909 _.includin the installation of a separate fire-fighter's smokecontrolravel as
.W._
per Section 909.16 and a Smoke Control Permit shall be re uired from the Fire Department asper Section
105.7.
[F] 909.22.1 Ventilatin a ui ment. The activation of ventilatinrLeoui merit for the stair or ram
r
pressurization system shall be„ by smoke detectors installedµ at each floor level at an approved location at
theentranceto the smokecroof enclosure.wwwWhen the closing device forthestairway or ramp shaft and
vestibule doors is activated bloke -detection or power failure mechanical_we ui ment shall activateand
overate at the reguired performance levels Smoke detectors shall bemminstalled wwwin accordance with Section
907.3.
[F] 909.22.1.1 Ventilation systems. Smoke roof enclosure ventilation s stems shall be independent of
other building _ventilation s stems. The ea ujip.MgflL control wiringrover er wiring andwwwductwork shall comI
with one of the followin_
1.Eguipment control wirin ower wiring andww_ductwork shall be located exterior to the building
and direct connected to the smokeproof enclosure or connected to the smokeoroof enclosure
bb�twork enclosed by not less than 2 -hour, firebarriersconstructed in accordance with
Section 707 of the ITIT-Buildup+ Code or. horizontal assembliesconstructedin accordance with
Section 711 of the Building Code, or both.
2. E ui merit, control wiring, Dower t is a: ductwork shall be {oratedwithithesnokP oafw. ;@
enclosure with intake ITor-exhaust directly from and to the outside...
wor through ductwork enclosed
tib not less than 2 -hour barriers constructed in accordance with Section707 of the Building Code
or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 71µ1µw of the Building Code, or
both.
3• Egui merit control wiring,._power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the buildin if
separated from the remainder of the building including other mechanicsµ) eqW ment by, less
than w_2 hour fire barriers constructed ITITin-accordance with Section 707 of theBuildingCode or
horizontal_ assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Buildin µCode, or both.
tions:
Excep
1. Control wiring and power wiri A. utilizing a 2 -hour rated cable or cable sstem.
2. Where encased with not less than 2wwinches i51 mm) of concrete.
3uwwCwontrol wiring and cower wiringmnrotected__bv_a listed electrical circuit protectives s terns with a
fire -resistance rating of not less than hours.
[F] 909.22.1.2 Standby ower. Mechanical vestibule and stairway and ramp shaft ventilation s stems and
automatic fire detection systems shall be provided with standby power inITaccordance with Section 2702of
the Building Code.
[F] 909.22.1.3 Acceptance and testing. Before the mechanical a ui merit is a roved, the s stem shall
be tested in the resence of_the fire code official to confirm thatthes stem,,,,is o era ratin_c in compliance with
these requirements.
Section 910.2, Where required, is amended by amending Exception 2. and Exception 3. to read as
follows:
[F] 2. Onlymanualsmoke and heat removal shall net be required in areas of buildings equipped with
early suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is
prohibited.
3. Onl�r manual smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas of buildings equipped with
control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m" S)112 or less that are
listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat
removal is prohibited.
Section 910.2, Where required, shall be amended to add subsection 910.2.3. Group H, with
Exceptions, to read as follows:
[F] 910.2.3 Group_", Buildin s and aortions thereof used as a Group_ H oggggLancyw asµ follows:
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1--.1n_2c2unancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3 any of which are more than 15,000 square feet 1394
m? ITin single,,,floor area.
Excp tion: Buiwldins of noncombustible construction containina onlv noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2 3, and 4 lir uid and solid oxidizers, Class
1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable reactive materials or
Class 2 or 3 water -reactive materials as re uired for a high -hazard commoditclassification.
Exce tion: Buildinns of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
Section 910.3, Smoke and heat vents, shall be amended to add section 910.3.4, Vent operation, to read
as follows:
[F] 910.3.4 Vent operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being o erated by =, pa ,proved
automatic and manual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents shall conform to the
provisions ofSections 910.3.2.1 through 910.3.2.3.
[F] 910.3.4.1 Srrinklered buildin s. Where installed in buildin s e ui ed with an a roved
automatic sprinkler system msmoke-and_heat vents shall desired to operate automatically.,
The automatic o erating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall o grate at a tewmlperature
rating at least 100 de rees F (approximately 38 degrees Celsiusgreater than the temperature
rating of the sprinklers installed.
Exce tion: Manual only _ y,itetem per 910.2
[F] 910.3.4.2 Noris rinklered buildin s. Where installed in buildin s not eguipped with an
a roved automaticITs rinkler S Stem, smoke_andwwwheatwwvents shall operate automatically by
actuationITof a heat responsive device rated_watw_betweenw100°F 56°C) and 220OF (122'C) above
ambient.
Exception; Listed ravit -o erated drop out vents.
Section 910.4.3.1, Makeup air, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 910.4.3.1 Makeup air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the floor
level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be manual er automatic. The minimum gross area of
makeup air inlets shall be 8 square feet per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719 m3/s) of
smoke exhaust.
Section 910.4.4, Activation, shall be amended to read as follows:
[F] 910.4.4 Activation. The mechanical smoke removal system shall be activated by rnaRual GoRtrols only
automatically by the automatic s ri�nkler �ystemITorITby an anrrroved, fire detection system. Individual manual
controls shall also be provided.
Exception; Man,ualonly, systems per Section 910.2.
Section 912.2, Location, shall be amended by adding Section 912.2.3, Hydrant distance, to read as
follows:
[F] 912.2.3 Hydrant distance. An aia roved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the fire
department connection as the fire hose la salong anITunobstructed_pft
Section 913.2.1, Protection of fire pump rooms, shall be amended to add, after the first paragraph
and Exceptions, a second paragraph and Exception to read as follows:
Section 913.2.1 Protection of fire pump rooms. .. .
[F] When located on the ground level at an exterior wall the fire purno room shall be rovided with an
exterior fire de artment access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in.IT in..heieht. regardless
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of any interior doors that are rovided. Ake box shall be mrovided atmthiswwdwoor, as re uired b Section
506.1.
Exce tion: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior wall
the corridor leadln to the fire pump room access from the exteriorof thebuildingshall be jrovided with
equivalent fire resistance mas thatµrequired for the puma room or as a m pEq gd_,ty the fire code
official. Access keys shall be rovidedwwiwn the key box as required by Section 506.1„m.
Section 1006.2.2., Egress based on use, shall be amended by adding a new Section 9006.2.2.6 as
follows:
1006.2.2.6 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, saecial exiting re uirements May a ralw Reference
the electrical code asadorned.
Section 1009. 1, Accessible means of egress required, shall be amended by adding the following
Exception 4 to read as follows:
1009.1 Accessible means of egress required... .
{Section 1009.1 and Exceptions 1-3 remain unchanged.}
Exceptions:
4. Buildings rp ulated underwState_Law and built in accordance with State registered plans, including
any variances or waiversoranted by the State shall be deemed to be inITcomnliance with the
requirements of Section 1009.
Section 1010.1.9.4 Bolt Locks, shall be amended to amend Exceptions 3 and 4 as follows:
1010.1.9.4, Bolt locks....
{Section 101.1.9.4 and Exceptions 1 and 2 remain unchanged.}
Exceptions:
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F, M or S
occupancy, manually operated edge- or surface -mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf.
The inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating hardware.
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy manually operated edge- or
surface -mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided such inactive leaf is not needed
to meet egress capacity requirements and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The inactive leaf shall not contain
doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating hardware.
{Exception 5 remains unchanged.}
Section 1015.8, Window openings, shall be amended to amend subsection 1, To read as follows:
1015.8 Window Openings.
1. Operable windows where the top of the sill of the opening is located more than 7-5 feet (22 860 '^^''`) 55
feet (16 764 mm) above the finished grade or other surface below and that are provided with window fall
prevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2006.
{Remainder of Section 1015.8 remains unchanged.}
Section 1020.1 Construction shall be amended by adding Exception 6 to read as follows:
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1020.1 Construction.
Exceptions:
6. In e rrouc_Bm_occucancies, corridor walls and ceilings need notbeof fire -resistive construction
within a single tenantITsp ge when the s ace is a ui , ed with a roved automatic smoke -
detection within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activatemmself-annunciating
alarms audible in all areas within the corridor. Smoke detectors shall be connected to an
aproyedITautomaticwfire alarms stem where such system 1§ ed
Section 9029.1.1.1, Spaces under grandstands and bleachers shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1101.1 Scope, shall be amended by adding the following exception to read as follows:
follows:
1101.1 Scope: .. .
Exception,, CoMppnents of ro�ects regulated by and re istered with Architectural Barriers
Division of Texas De garment of Licensin and Re ulation shall be deem,edm to bewwiwncomoliance
with the re uirements of this chapter...
Section 1203. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in accordance with Section 1203.4,
or mechanical ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code.
Where air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is less than 5 air changes or less per hour when tested
with a blower door at a pressure 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in accordance with Section 402.4.1.2 of the
International Energy Conservation Code, the dwelling unit shall be ventilated by mechanical means in
accordance with Section 403 of the International Mechanical Code.
Table 1505. 1, Minimum Roof Covering Classification For Types of Construction shall be amended
to delete footnote c in its entirety and to replace footnote b to read as follows:
b. Non -classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than
120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area, buildings of U
occupancies may use non -rated non-combustible roof coverings.
G. [delete]
Section 1505.7, Special purpose roofs, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1511. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows, with the text of the Exception to
remain unchanged:
1511.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering or replacing an existing roof
covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15. All individual replacement shingles or shakes
shall be in cornmance with the rating recuired by Table 1505. 1,
{Text of the Exceptions remain unchanged.}
Section 1704.2, Special inspections and tests, is amended to read as follows:
1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the Building Official for construction
as specified in Section 105, the owner or the owner's authorized agent_or the registered des_in
gofessional in responsible chargee, other than the contractor, shall employ one or more approved
agencies to provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work listed under
Section 1705 and identify the approved agencies to the Building Official. Thespecial inspector shall not
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be em to ed by ft.,contractor. These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections
identified by the Building Official that are identified in Section 110.
Section 1704.2.1, Special inspector qualifications, shall be amended to read as follows:
1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of construction and o,r upon request the,
approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the rggjst@Eed„desirofessional in
res onsible char a and the building official demonstrating the competence and relevant experience or
raining of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction.
Experience or training shall be considered relevant where the documented experience or training is
related in complexity to the same type of special inspection or testing activities for projects of similar
complexity and material qualities. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified in other
sections of this code.
The registered design professional in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the
design of the project are permitted to act as the approved agency and their personnel are permitted to
act as special inspectors for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors.
Section 1704.2.4, Report requirement, shall be amended to read as follows:
1704.2.4 Report requirement. Approved agencies shall keep records of special inspections and tests.
The approved agency shall submit reports of special inspections and tests to the Building Official upon
reauest, p and to the [Res} shall indicateregistered that work design orts
spe ted or tested was or was not completedeted n con orrmance t
approved construction documents. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the
contractor for correction. If they are not corrected, the discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of
the building official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to the
completion of that phase of the work. A final report documenting required special inspections and tests,
and correction of any discrepancies noted in the inspections or tests, shall be submitted at a point in time
agreed upon prior to the start of work by the owner or the owner's authorized agent to the building official.
Section 1704.2.5.2, Fabricator approval, shall be amended to read as follows:
1704.2.5.1 Fabricator approval. Special inspections during fabrications Egquirpd by Section 1704 are not
required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator registered and approved to perform such
work without special inspection. Approval shall be based upon review of the fabricator's written procedural
and quality control manuals and periodic auditing of fabrication practices by an approved agency, or a
fabricator that is enrolled in a nationally pcepted inseections oro ram At completion of fabrication, the
o table or approved fabricator shall submit a certificate of compliance to the owner or the owner's
authorized agent or the re istered design professional jn responsible ar+ e afcr submittal to the bu;;a;s
GffiGial as cN •. `p”' ., c + 1704.5 stating that the work was performed in accordance with the
approved construction documents. The certificate of c_ omrHance shall also be made available to the
BuildingOfficial.gpgn regiuest.
Section 2901.1, Scope, shall be amended to read as follows:
[P] 2901.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the International Plumbing Code, shall govern the
erection, installation, alteration, repairs, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of
plumbing equipment and systems. Toilet and bathing rooms shall be constructed in accordance with
Section 1210. Plumbing systems and equipment shall be constructed, installed and maintained in
accordance with the International Plumbing Code. Private sewage disposal systems shall conform to the
International Private Sewage Disposal Code. The provisions of this Cha tomer are meant to work ,i_n
coordination with therovisions of Cha er 4 of the IITnternational Plumbin� Code. Should ani conflicts
arise between the two_char tern„ the Build in,ga, Official shall determine which provision ar:pies.
Section 2902. 1, Minimum number of fixtures, shall be amended to read as follows:
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided in the minimum number as
shown in Table 2902.1 based on the actual use of the building or space. Uses not shown in Table 2902.1
shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this
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In other than E wOgq�ancies the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902.1 ma be lowered if
requestedwwi_nw_writin b, thea Iicant statin reasons for a reduced number and a rovedmITb the Building
Official.
Table 2902. 1, Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures, shall be amended to add footnote
f to read as follows:
f. Drinking fountains are not recuired in M Occu ancies with an occupant load of 100 or less, B
Occupancies with an occupant_load of or less, and for dining and/or drinking, establishments.,
Section 2902. 1, Minimum number of fixtures, shall be amended by adding new Sections 2902.1.3,
Additional fixtures; 2902.1.3.1, Hand washing lavatory; and 2092.1.3.2, Service sink; to read as
follows:
2902.1.3 Additional fixtures for food preparation facilities. In addition to the fixtures required in this
Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with additional fixtures set out in this section.
2902.1.3.1 Hand washing lavatory. At least one hand washing lavatory shall be provided for use
by employees that is accessible from food preparation, food dispensing and ware washing areas.
Additional hand washing lavatories may be required based on convenience of use by employees.
2902.1.3.2 Service sink. In new or remodeled food service establishments, at least one service
sink or one floor sink shall be provided so that it is conveniently located for the cleaning of mops
or similar wet floor cleaning tool and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. The
location of the service sink(s) and/or mop sink(s) shall be approved by the <Jurisdiction's>
health department.
Section 3002. 1, Hoistway enclosure protection, shall be amended to add the following Exceptions
to read as follows:
3002.1 Hoistway enclosure protection. . .
Exceptions:
1. Elevators wholely located within atriums complying with Section 404 shall not require b( is wad
enclosure protection.
2.W Elevators in o en or enclosed oarkina aaraaes that serve only the Arkin _gfggp�, and com i irn,w
with Sections 406.5 and 406.6 resoectively, shall not require hoistway enclosure roo te_ction.
Section 3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces, shall be
amended to read as follows:
3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces. Elevator machine
rooms control rooms control spaces and machinery spaces shall be enclosed with fire barriers
constructed in accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance
with Section 711. or both. The fire -resistance rating shall not be less than the required rating of the
hoistway enclosure served by the machinery. Openings in the fire barriers shall be protected with
assemblies having a fire protection rating not less than that required for the hoistway enclosure doors.
{The Exceptions remain unchanged.}
Section 3005, MACHINE ROOMS, shall be amended by adding Section 3005.7, Fire protection in
machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and control spaces, to read as follows:
3005.7 Fire Protection in machine rooms control rooms machinery spaces and control spaces.
3005.7.1 Automatic sprinkler system. The buildirn shall bee ui ped throughout with an
autowmaticw_sorinkle_ r system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 exce t as otherwwise permitted
y 9031.1 and asaprohibited by Section 3005.7.2.1.
b _ITSection 903.3.1.,
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3005.7.21 Prohibited locations. Automatic s rinklers shall not be installed in machine rooms
elevator machjnQry...scaces-control rooms control spaces and elevator hoist -ways.
3005.7.2.2 Sprinkler s stem monitoring. The s rinkler s stem shall have a sprinkler control
valve su„pervisoryw_switchwwand water -flow initiatingdevice provided foreachfloor that is monitored
by themmbuildrn ws fire_alarm system.
3005.7.3 Water protection. An agproved method to ,prevent water from infiltrgtJngjpto the
hoistwpy enclosure f gM.the operation of the automatic s:rinkler system outside the elevator
lobb shall be provided.
3005.7.4 Shunt trip. Means for elevator shutdowninwith Section 3005.5 shall not be
installed.
Section 3005, MACHINE ROOMS, shall be amended by adding Section 3005.8, Storage, to read as
follows:
3005.8„wStorage. Storage shall not be allowedwithinthe elevator machine room, control room, machinery
s aces and or control spaces. Provide.apYproved signage at each entry to the above listed. locations
stating: "No Storage Allowed.
Section 3006.2, Hoistway opening protection required, shall be amended by amending subparagraph 5. to
read as follows:
3006.2 Hoistway opening protection required. . .
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 75 feet (22 860 Fnrn) 55 feet i16 764
mm in height. The height of the hoistway shall be measured from the lowest floor at or above grade to
the highest floors served by the hoistway.
Section 3109. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
3109.1 General. Swimming �ool�s shall comphy_withw the requirements of sections 3109.2 throu h 3109.5
and other aDolicable sections of this code and comolvino with applicable state laws.
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Exhibit B
City of Paris, Texas Amendments to the 2015
International Existing Building Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2015 International Existing Building Code are
hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IEBC. Underlined typewis text inserted. µLined
through fime is deleted text F !EBG
Section 102.4, Referenced codes and standards, shall be amended to read as follows:
[A] 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specificallyadooted, and standards
referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent
of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.4.1 and 102.4.2.
Section 202; GENERAL DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to change the definition of Existing Building
to read as follows:
Existing Building - A building, structure, ors ace with an-anproved final insoeotion_issued under a code
edition which is at least 2_ublished code editions2[9gftdin_q the currently ado tgd. buildin_ code: minor„a
change ofoccur:a_-nc
Section 405.1.2, Existing fire escapes, shall be amended to read as follows:
405.1.2 Existing fire escapes. Existing fire escapes shall continue to be accepted as a component in the
means of egress in existing buildings only. Existing, fire esca es shall be aermITitted to be re aired or
replacedµ,
Section 405.1.3, New fire escapes, shall be deleted in its entirety:
405.1.3
staiFwayS Gannot be utilized due to let lines limiting staipway size GF due to the sidewalks. allevs 9F readG at
Section 406.2, Replacement window opening control devices, shall be amended to read as follows:
406.2 Replacement window opening control devices. In Group R-2 or R-3 buildings containing
dwelling units, window opening control devices complying with ASTM F 2090 shall be installed where an
existing window is replaced and where all of the following apply to the replacement window:
{Subsections 1-5 remain unchanged.}
The window opening control device, after operation to release the control device allowing the window
to fully open, shall not reduce the minimum net clear opening area of the window unit to less than the
area required by Section 4029.21030.2 of the International Building Code.
{The Exceptions remain unchanged.)
Section 406.3, Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings, shall be amended to
read as follows:
406.3 Replacement window emergency escape and rescue openings. Where windows are required
to provide emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies, replacement
windows shall be exempt from the requirements of Sections 1030.2, 1030.3 and 1030.5 of the
InternationalBuildin C ode provided the replacement window meets the following conditions:
{Subsections 1. and 2. Remain unchanged.)
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Section 409.1, Conformance, shall be amended to read as follows:
409.1, Conformance. Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this
code for new structures.
Exception: Moved _historic buildingsneed not be brow ht into cpm liance with the exceptipR gf new
construction features reg wired as the result of such movement, including but not limited to------ foundations
and/or other structural elements.
Section 410.1, Scope, shall be amended to read as follows:
410.1 Scope. The provisions of Sections 410.1 through 410.9 apply to maintenance, change of occupancy,
additions and alterations to existing buildings, including those identified as historic buildings.
Exception: Cornponents of r.:roiects rec�ulatedITb mand re istered with Architectural Barriers Division of
TexaswwDeoartment of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to be incoMpliance with the re uirements,
of this chawte[,
Section 410.4.2, Complete change of occupancy, shall be amended to add Item 7, to read as follows:
410.4.2 Complete change of occupancy. . .
7. At least one accessible family or assisted use toilet room shall be provided in accordance with Chapter
11 of the International Building Code.
{The remainder of the Section including the Exception remains unchanged.}
Section 602.3, Glazing in hazardous locations, shall be amended to read as follows:
602.3 Glazing in hazardous locations. Replacement glazing in hazardous locations shall comply with
the safety glazing requirements of the International Building Code International Ener y. Conservation
Code. or International Residential Code as applicable.
Exception: Glass block walls, louvered windows, and jalousies repaired with like materials.
Section 607. 1, Material, shall be amended to read as follows:
607.1 Material. Existing electrical wiring and equipment undergoing repair shall be allowed to be repaired
or replaced with like material,, in accordance_with the reguirements of NFPA 70,.,,
Section 702.6, Materials and methods, shall be amended to read as follows:
702.6 Materials and methods. All new work shall comply with the materials and methods requirements
in the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Mechanical
Code, National Electrical Code and International Plumbing Code, as applicable, that specify material
standards, detail of installation and connection, joints, penetrations, and continuity of any element,
component, or system in the building.
Section 802. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
802.1 General. Alteration of buildings classified as special use and occupancy as described in Cha te,r,m4
of the International Building Code shall comply with the requirements of Section 801.1 and the scoping
provisions of Chapter 1 where applicable.
Section 803.5.1, Minimum requirement, shall be amended to read as follows:
803.5.1 Minimum requirement. Every portion of
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open-sidedmwalki surfaces including
mezzanines, ecuipment platforms, aisles stairs ramps and landings that are andisprovided with
guards, or those in which the existing guards are judged to be in danger of collapsing, shall be provided
with guards.
Section 804. 1, Scope, shall be amended to read as follows:
804.1 Scope. The requirements of this section shall be limited to work areas in which Level 2 alterations
are being performed, and where specified they shall apply throughout the floor on which the work areas are
located or otherwise beyond the work area. For the purpose of fire sprinkler protection and fire alarm
re uirements included in this section the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant
space or spaces bounded mby wgk.gara;able of resisting_the passage ofwsmoke _con tainmo_the subiect work
area and if the work area includes a corridor IT hallway or other exit access, then such corridor,, hallway or
......._.......................�..�................
otherexit access be protectedwin its_entiretyon that particular floor level.
Section 804.2.2, Groups A, B, E, F-1, H,1, M, R-9, R-2, R4, S-1 and S-2, shall be amended to change the
Exception to Item 2. to read as follows:
804.2.2 Groups A, B, E, F-1, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4, S-1 and S-2. .. .
2. ...
Exception: if -Where the building does not have sufficient municipal water supply for design of a
fire sprinkler system available to the floor without installation of a new fire pump, fire sprinkler
protection shall not be required weFk areas shall be pFateGted by an auternatiG smoke deteetion
system throughout it all GGGUpiable span.es n-thp-r than 6!eep*ng units 9F individual dwelling units that
aotiyates the none pant
Code.
Section 804.2.5, Supervision, shall be amended to change the Exception to read as follows:
804.2.5 Supervision. .. .
Exception: Supervision is not required where the Fire Code does not require such for new
construction. for thefeAewiag
4 Underground nate valve with roadway boxes
7 Halogenated extinguishing systems
Z Garben diexide extinguishing systems
A Ifni and wet ohemioal extinguishing systems
valve for the au hematio s nkler system is of n yiderl
Section 804.3, Standpipes, shall be amended to read as follows:
804.3 Standpipes. Refer to Section 1103.6 of the Fire Code for retroactive standpireITreguirements,,
{Delete remainder of Section 804.3. including Exceptions}
Section 805.2, General, shall be amended to delete Exception #1.
805.2 General... .
Exceptions:
1. Where the work area and the rneaRS of egFess serving it Gomplies with NPPA
2. {Exception 2 remains unchanged.}
Section 805.3.1.1, Single -exit buildings, shall be amended to delete Item 4.:
805.3.1.1. Single -exit buildings. {Paragraph remains unchanged.} .. .
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1. {Remains unchanged.}
2. {Remains unchanged.}
3. {Remains unchanged.}
5. {Remains unchanged.}
6. {Remains unchanged.}
6.1 {Remains unchanged.}
6.2 {Remains unchanged.}
7. {Remains unchanged.}
8. {Remains unchanged.}
9. {Remains unchanged.}
10. {Remains unchanged.}
Section 805.3.1.2, Fire escapes required, shall be amended to read as follows:
805.3.1.2 Fire escapes required. For other than Group 1-2, where more than one exit is required an
existing 9F newly GOAStRAGted fire escape complying with section 805.3.1.2.1 shall be accepted as
providing one of the required means of egress.
Section 805.3.1.2.1, Fire escape access and details, shall be amended to read as follows:
805.3.1.2.1 Fire Escape access and details. Fire escapes shall comply with all of the following
requirements:
1. {Item 1. shall remain unchanged)
2. Access to a afire escape shall be through a door, except that windows shall be permitted to
provide access from single dwelling units or sleeping unites in Group R-1, R-2 and 1-1
occupancies or to provide access from spaces having a maximum occupant load of 10 in other
occupancy classifications. {Sections 2.1-2.4 shall remain unchanged}
3. (Item 3 shall be deleted in its entirety)
4. {Item 4. Shall remain unchanged}
5. In all building of Group E occupancy up to and including the 12th grade, building of Group I
occupancy, ree+x;+egboarding houses, and childcare centers, ladders of any type are
prohibited on fire escapes used as a required means of egress.
Section 805.3.1.2.2, Construction, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 805.3.1.2.3, Dimensions, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 805.5.2, Transoms, shall be amended to add the following note to read as follows:
B and E occupancies are not included in the list and consideration should be given to adding them
depending on existing buildings stock.
Section 806.2, Stairways and escalators in existing buildings, shall be amended to add the following
exception to read as follows:
806.2 Stairways and escalators in existing buildings. {Section shall remain unchanged except to add
the following Exception:}
Exception: Components of projects regulated by and registeredwwith Architectural BarriersDivisionof
TexasITDeaartmentof Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to be incompliance with the
requirements of this chapter,
Section 904. 1, Automatic sprinkler systems, shall be amended to read as follows:
904.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in a work area
where required by Section 804.2 or this section. For the sur ose of fire,_srin,kler,,protection and fire alarm ,
requirements included in this section, the work area shall be extended to include at least the entire tenant
space or_soaces bounded by walls containing the subject work area, and if the work area includes a_
corridor, hallway,or other exit access then such corridor, hallway, or other exit access mshall _beprr otected
in mits entirety -on that particular floor level.
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Section 904.1.1, High-rise buildings, shall be amended to read as follows:
904.1.1 High-rise buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in work areas of where the
high-rise buildings
c.,FinLleF e..rotom .�++hethe Rite
Section 1401.2, Applicability, shall be amended to read as follows:
1401.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to
„WFi6d;Gtien'rthe date of an approved final inspection issued under a..code edition which is at least two
published code editions receding thwe_currentl adopted building code: or a change of occu arIgy in which
there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the
requirements of this chapter or the provisions of Chapters 5 through 13. The provisions of Sections 1401.2.1
through 1401 .2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A,
B, E, F, 1-2, M, R and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H or 1-1, 1-3 or I-
4.
Section 1401.3.2, Compliance with other codes, shall be amended to read as follows:
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1401.3.2 Compliance with other codes. Buildings that are evaluated in accordance with this section
shall comply with the International Fire Code .
In Chapter 16, REFERENCED STANDARDS, the reference to the IECC shall be amended to read as
follows;
IECC--15 Edition as adol ted by the State of Texas International Energy Conservation Code®. .
301.2, 702.6, 708.1, 811.1 908.1
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S:CITYDATA/ATTORNEY/ORDWORKICURRENT/Exhibit C—Amendments to 2015 IRC
Exhibit C
City of Paris, Texas Amendments to the
2015 International Residential Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2006 International Residential Code are hereby
amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IRC. Llnderlined,,,t pe,,,,,is text,,,, inserted,.,,,,,' *Red thre gI
trine is deleted text from ID('
Section R102.4, Referenced codes and standards, shall be amended to read as follows:
R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when s eca ifically gdp ed, and standards
referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent
of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections R102.4.1 and R102.4.2. Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the _referenced_codes-andpstandardseachITITreferenceITto saidcode
and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference.made to NFPA 70
or the Electrical Code shall mean_ the Electrical Code as adopted.
Section R104.10.1, Flood hazard areas, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section R105.3.1.1, Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing
buildings in flood hazard areas, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section R106.1.4, Information for construction in flood hazard areas, shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Section R110, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (including Sections 8110.1--R110.5) shall be
deleted in its entirety.
Section R202, DEFINITIONS, shall be amended to change the definition of "Townhouse" to read as
follows:
TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units
separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public
way on at least two sides.
Table R301.2 (1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, shall be filled in as follows:
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Section
R302.1, Exterior walls,
shall be amended
to add Exception
#6 to read
as follows:
R302.1 Exterior walls...
Exceptions: {previous exceptions unchanged}
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6. Open non-combustible carport structuresµ -may be constructed when also approved within
adopted ordinances.
Section R302.3, Two-family dwellings, shall be amended by adding Exception #3 to read as
follows:
R302.2, Two-family dwellings. .. .
Exceptions:
1. {existing text unchanged}
2. {existing text unchanged)
3. Two- famil dwelling. _units wwthat are also divided by a property line through the structure shall,
be separated as reuiredm for townhouses.
Section R302.5.1, Opening protection, shall be amended to read as follows:
R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping
purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped
with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel
doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20 -minute fire -rated doors equipped with a self Glesing
device.
Section R303.3, Bathrooms, shall be amended such that the Exception shall read as follows:
R303.3 Bathrooms....
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a local exhaust system
are provided. Exhaust air from the space shall be exhaust out to the outdoors unless the space
contains only a water closet, a lavatorITor„water,closet and a lavatory ma.be ventilated with an
gp.p oved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device desi ned toITremoveodors from the air.
Section R313, AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, shall be deleted in its entirety along with
all its subsections (Sections R313.1, R313.1.1, R313.2 and R313.2.1).
Section R315.2.2, Alterations, repairs and additions, shall be amended to amend Exception 2. to
read as follows:
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n eF-+ep& - � rel t mu:ned;aRiGrill systems aFra� e*sept
yam Vie Fe Hr r. DRi Gf [N -c- Gef4i in:
Section R322, FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION, shall be deleted in its entirety along with all
its subsections.
Section R326.1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
R326.1 General. The design and construction of pools and spas shall comply with the IRtemational
Swimming Pool and Spa rode 2015 IRC ADDendix 0. Swimmin Pools S as and Hot Tubs.
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read a&4b9G%w
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Section R602.6.1, Drilling and notching of top plate, shall be amended to read as follows:
R602.6.1 Drilling and notching of top plate. When piping or ductwork is placed in or partly in an
exterior wall or interior load-bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more
than 50 percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and 4-
V2
1= inches (38) Fn FR 5„_inches 127 mm) wide shall be fastened across and to the plate at each side of the
opening with not less than eight 10d (0.148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1 %2 inches (38
mm) at each side or equivalent. Fasteners will be offset to prevent splitting of the tg _plate material. The
metal tie must extend a minimum of 6 inches past the opening. See figure R602.6.1.
{The Exception remains unchanged.}
Figure R602.6.1, Top Plate Framing to Accommodate Piping, shall be amended by deleting the
existing figure and by inserting the following figure:
NOTCH GREATER
PERCENT OF THE
TOP
EXTERIOR OR BEARING
PIPE
13 GAQE .0' IN. AND 51N. NIDE
AFETAL EFA$ NED ACROSS AND
TO THE PLATEAT EACH SIDE OF THE
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locum o l m ...11 o No --Q gage Il g ( g, gw . n /8 ind; (°22 w PIR).n,er: .,.. ae,44e^
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{The Exception remains unchanged.)
Section R902. 1, Roofing covering materials, shall be amended to read as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904
and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed ;n e s designated by !a ren irinn their use
when the edge of the reef ie lees. than 2- feet FreFn e ie+ line Class A, B and C roofing required by this
section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Exceptions:
1. {text unchanged}
2. {text unchanged}
3. (text unchanged}
4. {text unchanged}
5. Non -classified roof coverin s shall be oermitted on one-story detached accessoi structures
....�. ........
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used as tool and stoe sheds m layhouses an.d_siwmwilarwuses _pfoyided the floor area does
not exceed area defined b jurisdiction ..
Chapter 11[RE]— ENERGY EFFICIENCY is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
CHAPTER 11 [RE] ENERGY EFFICIENCY
N1101.1 Scope. This chapter regulates the energy efficiency for the design and construction of buildings
regulated by this code.
N1101.2 Compliance. Compliance shall be demonstrated by meeting the requirements of the residential
provisions of 2015 International Energy Conservation Code.
Section M1305.1.3; Appliances in attics, shall be amended to read as follows:
M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening and a
clear and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the larges appliance, but not less
than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) long
measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway
shall have continuous solid flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep
and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present along all sides of the appliance where access is required.
The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762
mm), or larger and large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. A walkway to aO.Aojiance
shall be rated as a floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum for access to the attispace
c
g rovide one of the following:
1. A ermanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 Ib 136 k ,) cgp city.
3. An access door from an u lir floor level.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance can be
serviced and removed through the required opening.
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2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high and 22
inches (559 mm) wide for its entire length, the passageway shall not be more than 50 feet
(15 250 mm) long.
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the drai4i-pap�-outet to an apprOV841
diFept ou . Ili......w law w a f**num hei:lzostal alto e is the duw eGfiou"u of
disd:i.aal l less har)....l18 i.hi �k veitisai-if . . ila hO dow halls "wo'o'l'
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Section M1411.3.1, Auxiliary and secondary drain systems, shall be amended to change Items 3
and 4 to read as follows:
M1411.3.1 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. (bulk of paragraph unchanged)
1. (text unchanged)
2. {text unchanged}
3. An auxiliary drain pan without a separate drain line shall be installed under the coils on which
condensation will occur. This pan shall be equipped with a water level detection device
conforming to U L 508 that will shut off the equipment served prior to overflow of the pan. The pan
shall be equipped with a fitting to allow for drainage. The auxiliary drain pan shall be constructed
in accordance with Item 1 of this section. A water level detection device may be installed only with
ll;rior approv@tof the buildin� official.
4. A water level detection device conforming to UL 508 shall be installed that will shut off the
equipment served in the event that the primary drain is blocked. The device shall be installed in
the primary drain line, the overflow drain line or the equipment -supplied drain pan located at a
point higher than the primary drain line connection and below the overflow rim of such pan. A
water level detection device may be installed only with prior aaroval of the building official.
SeWkm-AM44,34. 14 ... .atc nmlefu4 "evious; shall-&,-mned'od4b..iooC..as ov:a
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M1503.4, Makeup air required, shall be amended to read as follows:
M1503.4 Makeup air required. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet
per minute (0.19 m3/s) shall be provided with makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the difference
between the exhaust air rate and 400 cubic feet per minute., Such makeup air systems shall be equipped
with a means of closure and shall be automatically controlled to start and operate simultaneously with the
exhaust system.
Exception: Where all appliances in the house are of sealed combustion, ower-ventmmITu,nvented,
or electric the exhaust hood system shall be permitted to exhaust u to 600 cubic feet per minute
X0.28 m3/sl without p. ovidin makeup air. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess
of 600 cubic feetaer minute 0.28 m3/s shall be provided with a makeup air at a rate
au roximately a ual to the difference between the exhaustairrate and _600mITcubic feet perITminute.
Section M2005.2, Prohibited locations, shall be amended to read as follows:
M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel -fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room used as a
storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be installed in a sealed enclosure
so that combustion air will not be taken from the living space. Access to such enclosure ma be from the
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bedroom or bathroom when through a solid door, weather-stri ed in accordance with the exterior door
airair IeakaoeITrequirements of the „µInternational Energy Conservation Code and eauipoed with ang rade
self-closin 4 device,, Installation of direct -vent water heaters within an enclosure is not required
Section G2408.3 (305.5), Private garages, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Section G2417.4 (406.4), Test pressure measurement, shall be amended to read as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or
with a pressure -measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss
caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the
pressure tests are made. MeGhaniGal gauges Used to measuFe test pFesswes shall havea range suGh
that the highest end of the sGale is ROt gFeater than five times the test P%66ure.
Section G2417.4.1 (406.4.1), Test pressure, shall be amended to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3 psig (20 kPa
gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official. the piping and valves may be tested at aressure of at
least six 6 inches 152 mml of mercury measured with a manometer or sloe gauge., *FFespeGtive ^{
design pFesswe. WheFe the test PFeGSUR-0 POwn-maeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pFessure shall nG
.,ieid strength of the pope. For tests reguiring a pressure of 3 Psig, dia hr�auges shall
utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches 3'h" a set hand 1/10eound
incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests re uirin a ressure of 3 psig. For tests
reuirina pressure of 10_ frsin dia hra m au es shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three,
and one-half inches (3.°h" j a set hand a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and,a pressure range
not to exceed 20_psi. For welded_ginin and for nioing carr iinn rias at pressures in excess of fourteen
14 inches water column pressure '3.48 kPa mmmp 112 M siw,and less than 200 inches of water column
pressure 152.2 kPa 7.5 psi), the test ressure shallnot belessthan ten CM founds per square inch
69.6 kPa For oioing carryj,nq oas at a pressure that exceeds 200_ inches w_ofwwater column (52.2 kPa)
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(7 5 psi), the test pressure shallmbe not ITless ITthanwwone and_wone-half times the proposed maximum working
pressure.
Dia hra m aauaes used for testinc ITmust dis�p_lay aITcurrent_calibrationwwand be in good working condition.
The atapro riate test must be a plied to theITdiap,bWM.u e used for testinca
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Section G2420.1 (409. 1), General, shall be amended by adding Section G2420.1.4, Valves in CSST
installations, to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corru ated stainless steel iCSST
!riming s stems shall be supported with anni_gpproved termination fitting ..orITe� uivalent support suitable for
the size of the valves, of ade uate strength and ualitand located ITatITintervals so as to prevent or damp
outexcessive vibration but in no case greater than 12 -inches from the centerofthe valve. Supports shall
bemminstalled so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of themms stem,I . pining, fittings,
and valves between anchors. All valves and suDoorts shall be designed and installed so they will not be
disengaged by movement of the supporting piping.
Section G2420.5.1 (409.5.1), Located within the same room, shall be amended to read as follows:
G2420.5.1 (409.5.1) Located within the same room. The shutoff valve shall be located in the same
room as the appliance. The shutoff valve shall be within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance, and shall be
installed upstream of the union, connector or quick disconnect device it serves. Such shutoff valves shall
be provided with access. Appliance shutoff valves located in the firebox of a fireplace shall be installed in
accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions. A secondary shutoff valve must be installed
within 3 feet. 91A_mm'� of the firebox if appliance shutoff is located in the firebox.
Section G2421.1 (410.1); Pressure regulators, shall be amended to read as follows:
G2421.1 (410.1) Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulatorshall be installed where the appliance is
designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure. Line gas pressure regulators shall be
listed as complying with ANSI Z21.80. Access shall be provided to pressure regulators. Pressure
regulators shall be protected from physical damage. Regulators installed on the exterior of the building
shall be approved for outdoor installation. Access to regulators shall comply with the re uirements for
access to appliances asspecified in Section M1305.
Exception:m..A pgssagewav or level services ace is not re uired when the re ulator is capable of
being serviced and removed through the required attic opening
Section G2422.1.2.3 (411.1.3.3), Prohibited locations and penetrations, shall be amended to delete
Exceptions 1 and 4 in their entirety.
Section G2445.2 (621.2), Prohibited use, shall be amended to read as follows:
G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole
source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception: Existing pp ovedwwunvented room heaters maL continue tommbemusedwwwiwnudwelling units in
accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when apiaroyed by the Buddmr Official
unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section
108.7 of the Fuel Gas Code.
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Section P2801.6.1, Pan size and drain, shall be amended to read as follows:
Section P2801.6.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) in depth and
shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping or condensate from the tank or water heater.
The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a diameter of not less than 314 inch (19 mm).
Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table 605.4.
Multi a,lerlan drains may, terminate to a single discharge i in systemwhen a rovedITby,_the
administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation instructions and with
those instructions.
Section P2804.6.1, Requirements for discharge pipe, shall be amended to read as follows:
Section P2804.6.1 Requirements for discharge pipe. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief
valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap;e;�ted in the same Feem as she mer heater.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size to
the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device or
equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a sinle T & P dischar a ng_s sy tem
when-aroved_by the administrative authorit and Permitted b the manufactures installation
instructions and installed with those instructions.
5. Discharge to the floe , to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors.
(Subsections 6-14 remain unchanged.}
Section P2804.7, Vacuum -relief valve, shall be amended to read as follows:
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Section P2902.5.3, Lawn irrigation systems, shall be amended to read as follows:
P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be
protected against backflow by an atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker_a
double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed
downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the
potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow
preventer.
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APPENDIX Q RESERVED, shall be amended to become APPENDIX Q, SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS
AND HOT TUBS, to read as follows:
Atmendix Q. SWIMMING POOLS SPAS AND HOT TUBS
SECTION A 101 GENERAL
AQ101.1 General.
The ,provisions of this appendix shall control thewwdesicn andIT construction of swimmin m oor�ls spas and hot tubs
installed in or on the lot of a one- or two-family dwellina.
A 101.2 Pools in flood hazard areas.
Pools that are located in floodhazard areasestablished by Table R301.2(1 , including above- rc�ound pools on-,
ground pools and in -around pools that involve lacement of fill shall .....pMl�_with Section
AQ101.2.1 or AQ101.2.2.
Exce ton_Pools located in riverine flood hazard areas which are outside of designated floodwas
A 101.2.1 Pools located in desi nated floodwa s.
Where cools are located in designated floodmwsw documentation shall be submitted to the buildin
official which demonstrates,_thatITthe construction of theaool will not increase the design flood elevation at any;
point within the 'urisdiction.
AQ101.2.2 Pools located where floodwa s have not been desi nated.
Where pools are located where design flood elevations are s eco ified. but.floodwa s_havemmnot been,desionated,,
the arclicant shall provide a floodwa,w,anarsis thatdemonstratesthat the pro ori sed,pool will not increase the
ddesion flood elevation more tIlanIT.... 305 mmi at any point within the jurisdiction.
SECTION AQ102 DEFINITIONS
AQ102.1 General.
For the ourooses of these requirements the terms used shall be defined as follows and as set forth
in Chapter 2.
ABOVE-GROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See "Swimmin ool."
BARRIER. A fence, wall,„bumiidin ,-wall or combination thereof which completely,surrounds the swimming
pool and obstructs accessto the swimmin�ool
HOT TUB. See "Swimming pool.”
IN -GROUND POOL. ee wimmin
RESIDENTIAL. That which is situated on the premises of a detached one- or two-famil Lidwellinor a
one-fam k.townhouse not more than three stories in hei ht.
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SPA.„ NONPORTABLE. See "Swimming pool."
SPA PORTABLE. A non ermanent structure intended for recreational bathin , jn which all controls
water-heatin and water -circulating ITeoui amentITareITITanITITinte raj.pg!jof 1he_ofo4uct--1
SWIMMING POOL. Anv structure intended for swimming or recreational bathin that contains water more
than 24 inches 610 mm _deed. This includes in round abo round and on- round swimmingpools
hot tubsands ITas-
SWIMMING POOL INDOOR. A swimming ool which is totally contained within a structure and
surrounded on all four sides by the walls of the enclosing structure.
SWIMMING POOL OUTDOOR. Any swimminmm ool which is not an indoor pool.
SECTION AG103 SWIMMING POOLS
AQ103.1 In round pools.
In -cry ound wools shall be designed and constructed in.comI liance with ANSI/NSPI 5.
AQ103 2Above-aground and on -ground pools.
Above round and on -around pools shall be designed and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSPI-4.
AQ103.3 Pools in flood hazard areas.
In flood hazard areas established b Table R301.2 1i„ ools in coastal high -hazard areas shall be,
designed and constructed in compliance with ASCE 24.
SECTION AQ104 SPAS AND HOT TUBS
AQ104.1 Permanently installed spas and hot tubs.
Permanently installed spas and hot tubs shall be desi ned and constructed in compliance with
ANSI/NSPI-3.
AQ104.2 Portable spas and hot tubs.
Portable spas and hot tubs shall be designed and constructed in compliance with ANSI/NSPI-6.
SECTION AQ105 BARRIER REQUIREMENTS
AQ105.1 Application.
The grovisions of this appendix shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming ools, spas
and hot tubs. These design controls are intended to provide protection against potential drownings and
near-drownin s bv restrictina access to swimming ools spas and hot tubs.
AQ105.2 Outdoor swimmin ool. An outdoor swimmin pool, including an in -ground, above -ground or
on round 000l, hot tub ors a shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall comply with theefollowin
1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches 1219mm above rade measured on the side of the
barrier, which faces away from the swimming ool. The maximum vertical clearance betweenro ade and
the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches 51 mm' measured on the side of the barrier, which faces away
from the swimmin pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade such as an above -ground
pool the barrier may be at ground level such as the pool structure or mounted on top of theITpooi
structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure the maximum vertical clearance
between the too of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102mm).
2Oening�_in_the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4 -inch -diameter 102mm sphere.
3. Solid barriers which do not have o enin;gs such as a masonry or stone wall. shall not contain
indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonr�rjoints.
4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical membersandthe distancebetween the tows
of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches 1143mm', the horizontal members shall be located on
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the swimminpool side of theITfenceITITScITacinobetween vertical members shall not exceed 1.75 inches
44mm in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members„ igacin within the cutouts
shall not exceed 1.75 inches 144 mm) in width.
b. Where the barrier is corppp eq.of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between ,theITtops
of the horizontal members is 45 inches 11( 43 mmi or more,, spacing between vertical members shall not
exceed 4 inches 102 mm). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, s acincnmwithin
the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44_mml in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain linkITfencesshall be a 2.25 -inch 167 mm scrq e.unless the fence is
rovi led with slats fastened at the.too or the bottom which reduce the openings to not morethan 1.
inches (44 mm).
7. Where the barrier is composed of dia onal members, such as a lattice fence. the maximum o epr nino
formed by the dia onalwmembers„shall not bewmore wthan 1.75_i rhes„144mmm�
8mm Access_gates shall comply With the recuirementsmITof SectionmmAQ105.2, Items m.1mmmthroggh,,7 and shall be
ee¢ uip ed to accommodate a lockingdevice. Pedestrian access ates shall o en outward awa from the
pool and shall be self-closinc and have a self -latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access„gates
shall have a self-latchinq device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latchinq device is located less
than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and openings shall
comolv with the followin j
8.1. The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3 inches LL6
mm below the to of the ate, and
8.2. The cate and barrier shall have not opening greater than 0.5 inch (13 mm) within 18 inches
,1457 mm of,the release mechanism.
9. Where awall of a dwellina serves a ,hart of the barrier one of the following conditions shall be met:
9..1The000l shall be eouinped with a cowered safetcover in compliance with ASTM F1346: or
9.2. Doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall bee uicoed with an alarm which
produces an audible warning when the door and/or its screen if resent are o ened. The alarm
shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2017. The deactivation switch es shall be
located at least 54 inches 1372 mm),above the threshold of the door: or
9.3. Other means of protection. such as self-closing doors with self -latching devices which are
acnroved b the_governiITnobodyall be acce table as long as the.deoree_of protection afforded
is not less than the pLqtectiqn afforded by Item 9.1 or 9.2 described above.
10. Where an above -a round pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on to of
the pool structure and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then:
10.1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured locked or removed to prevent
access. or
10.2. The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of
Section AQ 1051. Items 1 through 9. When the _I dder-or stecs are secured locked or removed
an opening created shall not allow the passage of a 4-inchdiameter 102 mmia schere.
AQ105.3 Indoor swimminCl DOOL Walls surroundring an indoor swimming Pool shall comply with Section
AQ105.2, Item 9.
AQ105.4 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to pfghLibit agrmanent structures,
e ui ment or similar objects from bein used to climb them.
AQ105.5 Barrier exceptions. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346 as
listed in Section AQ107. shall be exempt from the provisions of this a pendix
SECTION A 106 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION FOR SWIMMING POOL AND SPA SUCTION OUTLETS
A0106.1 General.
Suction outlets shall be designed and installed in accordance with ANSI/APSP-7.
SECTION A ',107 ABBREVIATIONS
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A 107.1 General.
ANSI—American National Standards Institute
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
APSP—Association of Pool and Sia Professionals
NSPI—National Spa and Pool Institute
2111 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
ASCE—American Societ of Civil Eni,neers,
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston VA 98411-0700
ASTM—ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
..a. ..
West Conshohocken _PA 19428
UL—Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
333 Pfinstenw Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
SECTION A 108 REFERENCED STANDARDS
AQ108.1 General.
ANSI/NSP
ANSI/NSPI- Standard,,..fo,r,,,Perman,e,ntlInstalled
3-99
Residential Sras
AQ 104.1
ANSI/NSPI-
Standard for Above -ground/
4-99
On -ground Residential
Swimming Pools
AQ103.2
ANSI/NSPI-
Standard for Residential
5-03
In -around Swimmrn Pools
AQ103.1
ANSI/NSPI-
Standard for Residential
6-99
Portable Spas,
AQ 104.2
ANSI/APSP_
ANSI/APSP- Standard for Suction Entra ment
7-06 Avoidance in Swimmin Pools
Wading Pools Spas, Hot Tubs
and Catch Basins AQ 106.1
ASCE
ASCE/SEI-24— Flood -resistant Design a_nd
05 Construction AQ103.3
ASTM
ASTM F Performance Specification
1346-91 for Safety Covers and Labeling
2( 003) Requirements for All Covers
for Swimming Pools Spas and
Hot Tubs AQ105.2,_AQ105.5
UL
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UL 2017— Standard for General-,purpose
2000 Si nalinq Devices and
S?stems-with_ revwisions.
throw h June 2004, AQ105.2
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